We are two weeks and six days from Thanksgiving. Not that I am counting of course … but seriously, I can’t wait. The food! The family! The football! And all this means that it’s time to plan our Thanksgiving menu. Old favorites — like Maple Bacon Butternut Squash — will, of course, make the table. And there will be turkey, gravy, potatoes and more.

But this year, some of our staples (like green beans) are getting a fresh makeover with new flavors. While I love our menus from years past, there’s something special about switching things up and delivering new food ideas. It keeps everyone on their toes.

These Lemon Garlic Roasted Green Beans are a shoo-in for the menu this year.

These scrumptious beans are roasted until tender with lemon wedges and minced garlic. They are tangy, yet slightly sweet (roasting does that!) and absolutely unforgettable. Who says that green beans can’t be bold?

Lemon Garlic Roasted Green Beans are fabulous and easy to serve hot form the oven, but if you want them to be a make-ahead dish, simply roast them the day before and reheat (with the lemons!) in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes before serving.

Sarah,
I think simple preparations are often best with the fresh veggies from my CSA farm share.
This looks wonderful, and makes me look forward to green beans! What a nice bright change from the sauce-laden and heavier flavors of the Thanksgiving table
Thank you!